
Ronald Reagan
- Date of Birth: 1911-02-06
- Date of Death: 2004-06-05
- Place of Birth: Tampico, Illinois, USA
Biography
Ronald Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989), the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975) and prior to that an actor. Upon his college... Ronald Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989), the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975) and prior to that an actor. Upon his college graduation, Reagan first moved to Iowa to work as a radio broadcaster and then in 1937 to Los Angeles, California. He began a career as an actor appearing in over fifty movie productions. Some of his most notable roles are in Knute Rockne, All American and Kings Row. Reagan served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and later spokesman for General Electric. His start in politics occurred during his work for General Electric. Originally a member of the Democratic Party, he switched to the Republican Party in 1962. After supporting of Barry Goldwater's presidential candidacy in 1964, he was persuaded to seek the California governorship, winning two years later and again in 1970. He was defeated in his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 1968 as well as 1976, but defeated incumbent Jimmy Carter in 1980 presidential election. Reagan left office in 1989. In 1994, the former president disclosed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease earlier in the year. He died ten years later at the age of 93.

Reagan: Portrait of a Presidency
Documentary • 2024 June

An Escalator in World Order
Documentary • 2012 July

Who Killed Julie Greer?
Comedy, Drama • 1961 September

How to Win the TV Debate
Documentary, History, TV Movie • 2010 April

Tyranny of the Status Quo: Politicians
Documentary • 1984 January

EPCOT Center: A Souvenir Program
• 1983 January

A Child is Born: A Christmas Story Presented by Ronald Reagan
Drama • 1956 December

Unwarranted Influence
Documentary • 2014 July

Hollywood Blue
Documentary • 1970 November

Cadet Classification
Documentary • 1943 January